Derby to Preston Trains

Derby to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Preston takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 27m

£31–59

Derby to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:43 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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